Cherry Blossoms After Winter: Volume 3

겨울 지나 벚꽃 [Gyeoul Jina Beotkkot] #3

by Bamwoo

College brings new classmates, new challenges, and a new phase in their relationship. The third volume of the fan-favorite BL manhwa turned K-drama, now in print for the first time.

As they graduate from high school and prepare for university, Haebom and Taesung have not only rekindled their friendship—they’re officially a couple! Haebom is blissfully happy, but he also feels more pressure than ever. He and Taesung still have to hide their relationship, and Haebom is determined to do well in school and repay Taesung’s mother for her generosity.

Taesung secures a place for them to live together, and they start their freshman year of college, where Haebom finds himself distracted by all the girls drawn to Taesung. Little does Haebom know that someone sinister has their eyes on him, too. As they navigate a whirlwind of unexpected events and complicated emotions, can Haebom and Taesung weather the storm of this new chapter in their relationship?

Volume 3 includes episodes 31–45 of the webcomic Cherry Blossoms After Winter.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Manhwa, LGBT, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Yaoi

240 pages, Paperback

Published November 11, 2025

Reviews

[Krysta ꕤ]

2.5 stars

[Lucy (the invisible life of a reader)]

i may or may not be binge reading this

[bailey elizabeth smith]

4⭐️

Loving that we’re onto the college years now! Not the stalker though!!!

[leo]

yuri on ice mas sem ice e sem yuri

[Sim]

I’m so sorry, but this just feels very disjointed

[Andria]

Crinnggeeee

[GuineaPigFalconer]

I’m not here for the creepy stalker but definitely here for Taesung shutting him down. Next volume now, please

[Isabelle]

3.5 ⭐️

so now the college romance starts. why are we moving so fast. and the random story arcs are kind crazy

[haispeace]

El tercero ?????! 😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️ Maravilla!

Tengo ganas de ver cómo termina el cuarto para ver el final de esta historia pero no creo que pueda ser mucho mejor que este!

[K]

Haebom being on the cover is fitting, because he really shines in this volume. While the pacing is still a little choppy, this was an excellent comeback after the previous volume's disappointing relationship development (or lack thereof).

Some is still oddly fast-paced: we rush straight to college and to the two of them living together, with Taesung (literally) calling in a favor to get his dad to buy him a condo near their school. I did like the tension between Taesung and his mother, with her being upset that he'd bypassed her, and him apologizing for not speaking to her about it beforehand, but also firmly pointing out that he's allowed to speak to his own father. Divorce doesn't mean the kids are supposed to lose a parent in the process.

It didn't make a lot of sense for his mother to tour the condo, being surprised by its small size and only one bed...and then just going "well okay then" when Taesung says "it's because it's only a one bedroom." Okay?? It's still one bed?? His statement didn't change anything at all about her confusion/objection. It's not that I wanted her to make a huge deal out of it, by why even include that scene if nothing was going to come of it.

The rest of the volume is pretty typical college-life stuff, with the usual group projects, and a completely pointless school trip that only lasted a few pages. But I liked how much Haebom is starting to come into his own now that he's in a relationship with Taesung and out of a house where he'd always felt like an unwelcome visitor. Loved that he was the one taking initiative to kiss Taesung.

Taesung is still too closed-off for me to fully be buying into this relationship, but now that Haebom is a little less terrified of speaking his mind, he's opening up more communication that will help their relationship to grow. And I liked that while there were a couple of potential jealousy storylines in this one, neither was that big of a deal.

The girl with a crush on Taesung was an interesting addition, because she showed her true, rather nasty colors once she was rejected. Haebom is learning that not everyone is how they appear on the surface, or portray themselves to others. And he gains himself a creepy stalker, who may or may not be fully resolved by the end of this volume. (The stalker does still have a photoshopped image of Taesung and Haebom kissing, but I guess he's so widely despised by the school that he wouldn't gain much by sharing it? He'd only wanted to use it to blackmail Haebom into doing things with him.)

Not the most amazing series thus far, but this volume did improve some. I like seeing Haebom going after what he wants, and that shoes comment was wildly smooth.

[Yolotzin]

Haebom, I really need you to gain more confidence. Seriously, wtf.

That dude was fucking creepy, ew. Why can't they just be happy?!?!? Also, fuck that one girl. Bitch. Taesung never expressed interest, so why tf are you spreading rumors?? Loser.

This feels so slow moving. They're together, but nothing internally is really changing. It feels very much, 1 step forward, 2 steps back. Taesung doesn't seem to express himself. Haebom is so insecure; like where is this going??? And the backstory; all those years they never talked to each other??? And the mom thought that was okay?? And vol. 2 touches on Taesung being raised by his grandma, wtf happened there?!?? Ms. Ha, I was rooting for you! But then again, seeing how oblivious she was to connecting them, I guess it makes sense.

[Marie]

This was so lovely and warm, with a bit of drama at the end. Yonghee was a brilliant friend and the way he just accepted them was beautiful and stunning. Taesung and Haebom are so wholesome and their collage beginning was so fun and interesting. The stalker aspect was so horrible and really added some tension. While also showing how naive and innocent Haebom is, Taesung was right to be worried and he was so heroic saving Haebom. The art was beautiful and really complimented the story so well. It will be brilliant to see what happens next in the story. This was worth the read and so enjoyable.

[Jess | jadecanread]

Rereading this brings me so much joy! Even if this volume has the creep upperclassman.

Recap: they move out together when they go to college. Taesung gets his dad to get him the apartment. In school no one knows their history, girls hit on Taesung, Haebom gets talked into bringing another girl to lunch so she can hit on Taesung but TS quickly turns her away. Creep escalates. Volume ends with everyone hearing the creep demand Haebom show him his chest.

[Giorgia]

Ho apprezzato anche questo terzo volume del manga, per essere uno dei primi che sto leggendo secondo me ho fatto la scelta giusta. Sia i personaggi, sia la storia che il modo in cui è disegnato mi fanno venir voglia di continuare a leggerlo e, per essere una persona che negli anni ha provato a leggerne altri e li ho sempre abbandonati all'inizio, direi che è una gran cosa. Se cercate un manga semplice, senza troppi drammi e tanto amore allora fa decisamente per voi.

[Elaine White]

I feel like this plot was trying to go somewhere new, but it felt a bit flat to me. Everything was quite sudden and the twists came very quickly but had little impact. Maybe the next volume will make better use of them, I'm not sure.

[Kieran Major]

I loved the 3ed instrument it’s so cute I can’t wait to read the 4th one. There was a lot more misunderstandings between the boys but they made up and I love there friend he was so sweet then we had that fucking weirdo can ppl not be nice ffs.
But over all I loved it!

[Akansha]

My comfort couple.

We can't be friends if someone doesn't likes this manhwa. This volume was mostly cute other than that creepy stalker. Also that other girl, I don't even remember her name, stop being so petty.

[Megan ૮ • ﻌ - ა]

That creepy guy better back off!
Or I’ll turn into Cynthia Erivo with my babies 💥

[Chelsea]

I had mixed feelings about this volume…I enjoyed how sweet Haebom continues to be and always love Taesung’s protectiveness even as they embark on their next chapter together. However much of the volume is spent in conflict, with Haebom still exhibiting pet spineless behavior. I had hoped now that they’re at college he would gain some confidence (and maybe it IS coming in later volumes) and start standing up for himself, but alas that was not the case. Not the worst but not my favorite either.

[Cosmo Cosimo]

nicht der predator in meinem süßen yaoi

[colagatji]

it was cute and all but also whatever

[Nicoleodeontv]

Relleno pero bueno, cute

[Em]

I just wanna wrap these guys in bubble wrap so they never have to talk to these weird annoying people again

[Cassandra]

This one is okay. I wanted more cute between our couple and really we only got other people drama in I wanted cute dates and more cute confession of how much they like each other.

[Alyssa]

The one with the creepy sunbae.

[Ollie]

✨✨✨✨✨

[Silvia]

now they’re adults working, like nothing burger…..I mean at least they got married in the end

[Ashley]

3.5 stars

[Avani]

3⭐️

[Arathy]

This one started off super cute and hopeful, but went in a super sinister direction. Can’t wait to find out what happens next!